Emily Smiley (is on sub)
@emilysmileywrites.bsky.social
Horror | Dark Fantasy | Thriller
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Repped by AJ Van Belle at The Booker Albert Literary Agency
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@Emilysmileywrites
Founding member of ContentHospital.org
Programming Coordinator: ✍️Studio Bainbridgebarn.org
Emilysmileywrites.com
Repped by AJ Van Belle at The Booker Albert Literary Agency
Threads/IG
@Emilysmileywrites
Founding member of ContentHospital.org
Programming Coordinator: ✍️Studio Bainbridgebarn.org
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On sub: TREADING WATER
Comps: THIS THING BETWEEN US x HELL BENT
Hook: Dallas London's brother has gone missing off the coast of Maui. Back in San Francisco, Dallas does denial in style. But when she sees demons lurking in the shadows, even she can’t pretend she’s fine.
Attached: Vibe board
Comps: THIS THING BETWEEN US x HELL BENT
Hook: Dallas London's brother has gone missing off the coast of Maui. Back in San Francisco, Dallas does denial in style. But when she sees demons lurking in the shadows, even she can’t pretend she’s fine.
Attached: Vibe board
High praise from my critique partner on my current WIP. 🥀🖤
In Red is over half way done. Y’all get your mind right.
In Red is over half way done. Y’all get your mind right.
September 16, 2025 at 6:11 AM
High praise from my critique partner on my current WIP. 🥀🖤
In Red is over half way done. Y’all get your mind right.
In Red is over half way done. Y’all get your mind right.
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I have updated my laptop to MacOS 26. Surely this system update is the thing that will heal us as a nation.
September 15, 2025 at 11:22 PM
I have updated my laptop to MacOS 26. Surely this system update is the thing that will heal us as a nation.
I’ve discovered that the key to writing a respectable daily word count is to set my expectations extremely low, and then surprise myself when I exceed those expectations on a regular basis. #writersky
September 2, 2025 at 4:10 AM
I’ve discovered that the key to writing a respectable daily word count is to set my expectations extremely low, and then surprise myself when I exceed those expectations on a regular basis. #writersky
Kaitlin edited my book before I queried and I know for a fact that it played a huge part in my landing an agent. Highly recommend!!
Need an editor for you queer romance? Look no further than EFA member Kaitlin Schmidt! You can know she gets it, as she recently published her own queer romance, The Cartomancer's Curse. Connect with Kaitlin today!
August 22, 2025 at 5:05 AM
Kaitlin edited my book before I queried and I know for a fact that it played a huge part in my landing an agent. Highly recommend!!
My husband 3D printed these Koroks, and for the past few weeks we’ve been hiding them around the house for the other person to find. Where should I put this little guy today?
August 20, 2025 at 4:51 PM
My husband 3D printed these Koroks, and for the past few weeks we’ve been hiding them around the house for the other person to find. Where should I put this little guy today?
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I finished the first draft of my WIP right before WorldCon and it got me thinking about the parallels with my other hobby: sewing. Check out 4 things I've learned from sewing and applied to drafting a novel.
open.substack.com/pub/crkellog...
open.substack.com/pub/crkellog...
What Sewing Can Teach Us About Drafting Novels
I always get the bug for drafting in the summer.
open.substack.com
August 19, 2025 at 8:34 PM
I finished the first draft of my WIP right before WorldCon and it got me thinking about the parallels with my other hobby: sewing. Check out 4 things I've learned from sewing and applied to drafting a novel.
open.substack.com/pub/crkellog...
open.substack.com/pub/crkellog...
My critique partner perfectly summarized the vibe of my current WIP in one Google Doc comment… #writersky
August 19, 2025 at 5:52 AM
My critique partner perfectly summarized the vibe of my current WIP in one Google Doc comment… #writersky
I was just thinking about context in horror and how the MC’s personality can change the vibe of what is horror and what is romance. And I realized, Belle preferred to live in with a humanoid bison with claws and his haunted flatware than put up with Gaston’s bullshit. You guys, she chose the bear.
August 17, 2025 at 2:54 PM
I was just thinking about context in horror and how the MC’s personality can change the vibe of what is horror and what is romance. And I realized, Belle preferred to live in with a humanoid bison with claws and his haunted flatware than put up with Gaston’s bullshit. You guys, she chose the bear.
Last day of #worldcon2025. Struggling to get out of bed. It’s been a great con, but holy cow am I tired.
Anyhoo, I’m on a horror and romance panel today! Come hang out if you’re still around!
Anyhoo, I’m on a horror and romance panel today! Come hang out if you’re still around!
August 17, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Last day of #worldcon2025. Struggling to get out of bed. It’s been a great con, but holy cow am I tired.
Anyhoo, I’m on a horror and romance panel today! Come hang out if you’re still around!
Anyhoo, I’m on a horror and romance panel today! Come hang out if you’re still around!
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#PosterPit #AG #SF #A
If you could heal with a touch, what would you give up? And what would you forget?
It's too much fun making visuals for my sci-fi novella #APalmEdgeLikeAKnife 🚀🖤
If you could heal with a touch, what would you give up? And what would you forget?
It's too much fun making visuals for my sci-fi novella #APalmEdgeLikeAKnife 🚀🖤
August 16, 2025 at 5:59 PM
#PosterPit #AG #SF #A
If you could heal with a touch, what would you give up? And what would you forget?
It's too much fun making visuals for my sci-fi novella #APalmEdgeLikeAKnife 🚀🖤
If you could heal with a touch, what would you give up? And what would you forget?
It's too much fun making visuals for my sci-fi novella #APalmEdgeLikeAKnife 🚀🖤
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#PosterPit #AG #SF #A
150 years from now, a girl notices a boy living on the streets. She feeds him, teaches him, and eventually loves him.
35 years later, the girl is a criminal wanted by the interstellar military, and the boy is the veteran soldier sent to terminate her.
150 years from now, a girl notices a boy living on the streets. She feeds him, teaches him, and eventually loves him.
35 years later, the girl is a criminal wanted by the interstellar military, and the boy is the veteran soldier sent to terminate her.
August 16, 2025 at 8:59 PM
#PosterPit #AG #SF #A
150 years from now, a girl notices a boy living on the streets. She feeds him, teaches him, and eventually loves him.
35 years later, the girl is a criminal wanted by the interstellar military, and the boy is the veteran soldier sent to terminate her.
150 years from now, a girl notices a boy living on the streets. She feeds him, teaches him, and eventually loves him.
35 years later, the girl is a criminal wanted by the interstellar military, and the boy is the veteran soldier sent to terminate her.
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#PosterPit #AG #C #HF
In this dual-timeline novel, a feminist retelling of Beowulf is intertwined with modern scholars uncovering the truth behind the legend.
A fast-paced literary puzzle that rages against the silencing of women.
#WeBlameTheWildThings #OnSubmission
In this dual-timeline novel, a feminist retelling of Beowulf is intertwined with modern scholars uncovering the truth behind the legend.
A fast-paced literary puzzle that rages against the silencing of women.
#WeBlameTheWildThings #OnSubmission
August 16, 2025 at 10:06 PM
#PosterPit #AG #C #HF
In this dual-timeline novel, a feminist retelling of Beowulf is intertwined with modern scholars uncovering the truth behind the legend.
A fast-paced literary puzzle that rages against the silencing of women.
#WeBlameTheWildThings #OnSubmission
In this dual-timeline novel, a feminist retelling of Beowulf is intertwined with modern scholars uncovering the truth behind the legend.
A fast-paced literary puzzle that rages against the silencing of women.
#WeBlameTheWildThings #OnSubmission
Dallas London’s brother drowned off the coast of Maui. Oddly enough, her diet of whiskey, cigarettes, and Twinkies is not helping her cope. But when she hallucinates demons—and they try to kill her—what’s a train wreck with a death wish to do?
Deny… Deny… Deny…
#posterpit #H #A #onsubmission
Deny… Deny… Deny…
#posterpit #H #A #onsubmission
August 16, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Dallas London’s brother drowned off the coast of Maui. Oddly enough, her diet of whiskey, cigarettes, and Twinkies is not helping her cope. But when she hallucinates demons—and they try to kill her—what’s a train wreck with a death wish to do?
Deny… Deny… Deny…
#posterpit #H #A #onsubmission
Deny… Deny… Deny…
#posterpit #H #A #onsubmission
Anyone else already have their World Con schedule downloaded to their calendar or is it just me? #writersky
August 8, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Anyone else already have their World Con schedule downloaded to their calendar or is it just me? #writersky
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I have never hated writing a chapter more than this one.
July 29, 2025 at 11:22 PM
I have never hated writing a chapter more than this one.
Became a @sgj.bsky.social convert after reading The Only Good Indians. I’m positive the POV switches in that book were literary magic. Thanks for signing my new book tonight! It was a great to meet you!
July 26, 2025 at 6:46 AM
Became a @sgj.bsky.social convert after reading The Only Good Indians. I’m positive the POV switches in that book were literary magic. Thanks for signing my new book tonight! It was a great to meet you!
Me: Ugh, this chapter is too long.
*Writes another 1,000 words in said chapter.*
Me: There that’s better.
🤦♀️
*Writes another 1,000 words in said chapter.*
Me: There that’s better.
🤦♀️
July 8, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Me: Ugh, this chapter is too long.
*Writes another 1,000 words in said chapter.*
Me: There that’s better.
🤦♀️
*Writes another 1,000 words in said chapter.*
Me: There that’s better.
🤦♀️
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My friend the INCREDIBLE @serenabellbooks.bsky.social has a book coming out 7/14 "Running Hott" and Barnes and Noble just listed it as one of the most anticipated indie July releases!!!!!!
press.barnesandnoble.com/bnpress-blog...
press.barnesandnoble.com/bnpress-blog...
The Most Anticipated Indie Book Releases of July 2025 | Barnes & Noble Press Blog
Discover the most anticipated indie book releases of July 2025! From thrilling suspense to heartwarming romance, explore new must-read indie titles hitting the shelves this month.
press.barnesandnoble.com
June 26, 2025 at 8:01 PM
My friend the INCREDIBLE @serenabellbooks.bsky.social has a book coming out 7/14 "Running Hott" and Barnes and Noble just listed it as one of the most anticipated indie July releases!!!!!!
press.barnesandnoble.com/bnpress-blog...
press.barnesandnoble.com/bnpress-blog...
Almost 3 full months after I signed with my agent and I’m still getting Query Tracker response emails even though I closed all outstanding requests. 🫠
June 25, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Almost 3 full months after I signed with my agent and I’m still getting Query Tracker response emails even though I closed all outstanding requests. 🫠
Actually hit my daily word count today. First time in probably a week and a half. So, that’s exciting. #writersky
June 25, 2025 at 6:24 AM
Actually hit my daily word count today. First time in probably a week and a half. So, that’s exciting. #writersky
This week’s must listen story-based horror pods are: Radio Rental and Don’t Mind’s Sealskin Rock. Sweet dreams!
June 21, 2025 at 1:11 AM
This week’s must listen story-based horror pods are: Radio Rental and Don’t Mind’s Sealskin Rock. Sweet dreams!
Man I love late birthday presents
June 13, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Man I love late birthday presents
Happy late birthday to meeeee
June 10, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Happy late birthday to meeeee